King Cole Recipe

by
Nick Caruana
Nick Caruana is a drinks writer and author of The Straight Up, a blog dedicated to classic cocktails. 
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updated Aug. 29, 2018
King Cole
Nick Caruana

Pineapple and Fernet Branca in an Old Fashioned? Thought that might get your attention.

Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Active: 2 mins
Total: 2 mins
Serves: 1 serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/4 ounce Fernet-Branca
  • 1/4 ounce simple syrup (see note)
  • Garnish: orange twist and pineapple chunk on a pick

Directions

  1. Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add bourbon, Fernet Branca and simple syrup. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.

  2. Strain cocktail into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with orange twist and pineapple chunk on a pick, serve immediately.

Special equipment

Mixing glass, barspoon, strainer, citrus peeler

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